Erika Marie
Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades.
E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen.
Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
- MusicTakeoff Was Struck In The "Head & Torso Into Arm": ReportThe medical examiner reportedly shared their findings.ByErika Marie7.8K Views
- MusicLaKeith Stanfield Says You Can't Be Pro-Black & Pro-Gangster RapIn a lengthy message, the award-winning actor told fans to stop glorifying music that encourages violence.ByErika Marie3.5K Views
- GramBoosie Says Rappers Are Targets As He Grieves Takeoff: "This Rap Sh*t Wack"Boosie has long stated that being a rapper is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.ByErika Marie7.3K Views
- MusicRich The Kid Calls Takeoff His "Twin" In Heartbreaking TributeThe grief is palpable as more information about Takeoff's death is shared. The late rapper's attorney issued a statement.ByErika Marie10.6K Views
- GramDaniLeigh & Baby Velour Act Out "Monsters, Inc" In Adorable Halloween VideoIt doesn't get much cuter than this as Velour was Boo and DaniLeigh painted herself blue to become James P. Sullivan.ByErika Marie4.8K Views
- StreetwearKanye Can't Sell "White Lives Matter" Tees Because 2 Black Men Own Trademark: ReportAs of Oct. 28, two activists/radio hosts officially own the trademark, and they discussed Kanye's recent controversy. "It's hurtful."ByErika Marie5.4K Views
- Pop CultureGeorge Floyd's Cousin Tells Kanye West To "Just Stop" Talking About ThemAfter he lashed out at the mother of Floyd's daughter, Floyd's cousin Tera Brown delivers a message from the family.ByErika Marie5.2K Views
- Pop CultureCarl Chery Reflects On Rappers We've Lost As Hip Hop Mourns TakeoffThe Spotify exec named Dolph, Juice, Von, Mac, Nip, Pop, Drakeo, and more.ByErika Marie4.7K Views
- SportsMorehouse Cancels Donda Academy Basketball Game, Jaylen Brown ReactsThe Celtics star hoped Morehouse would host the first game, but the HBCU called Ye's remarks "divisive and unproductive" in a statement.ByErika Marie7.4K Views
- GramConsequence Calls Out G.O.O.D. Music Artists For Not Defending KanyeCons has been an avid supporter of Ye's during this latest debacle and questions why more collaborators aren't coming forward.ByErika Marie6.7K Views
- MusicJeezy Says Growing Up, Tupac's Albums Were His "Bible""He had values, he had morals, he had integrity...I had never seen that before," said Jeezy.ByErika Marie2.9K Views
- SportsSpurs Release Josh Primo Following Allegations That He Exposed Himself To WomenThe 19-year-old baller issued a statement saying he take some time to focus on his mental health. He fumbled a multi-million bag.ByErika Marie4.9K Views
- RelationshipsBlueface Responds To Chrisean Rock's Injuries & AllegationsAfter Chrisean backtracked on accusing the rapper of punching her, Blueface offers his side.ByErika Marie17.6K Views
- Pop CultureJimmy Kimmel Calls Elon Musk A "Piece Of Sh*t" Over Pelosi Conspiracy TweetMusk pushed the conspiracy theory in a tweet where he shared a link to a site that is known for fake news.ByErika Marie4.5K Views
- SportsJaylen Brown Wants Donda Academy Athletes To Thrive: "We Don't Cancel Our Kids"The Celtics star cut ties with Donda Sports but doesn't believe student-athletes should suffer due to Ye's scandal.ByErika Marie1.8K Views
- NumbersKodak Black Refutes "Kutthroat Bill: Vol. 1" Selling 39K The First WeekThe rapper says "it's no way a mf can project its only selling 39k" because his album is "too fye to only sell that!"ByErika Marie5.5K Views
- TechInstagram Suspends Thousands Of Accounts In Major GlitchPeople stormed Twitter with complaints that they were locked out of Instagram for 30 days.ByErika Marie1.6K Views
- Pop Culture4 Teens Die In Crash After Stealing Car For Kia TikTok Challenge: ReportSix teens hotwired a Kia and took it on a joyride, but 4 died in rollover car crash.ByErika Marie33.4K Views
- SportsXavien Howard Sued, Woman Claims He Gave Her An "Incurable" STD: ReportJane Doe also alleged in her lawsuit that the Miami Dolphins star admitted that he knew he had the STD but didn't tell her.ByErika Marie14.0K Views
- MusicDaBaby Reveals What He Paid For Tory Lanez, Lil Baby, Boosie Badazz FeaturesHe also mentioned collaborating with Yo Gotti but added the CMG boss "did that on the love."ByErika Marie64.1K Views
- Pop CultureTrump Is "Happy" Elon Musk Owns Twitter, Complains Of "Radical Left Lunatics"The former president also boasted about his platform Truth Social, saying it "had bigger numbers than all other platforms" last week.ByErika Marie3.3K Views
- Pop CultureT.I. Explains Why Gun Control In The U.S. "Sounds Like An Oxymoron"He also told Charlamagne that he believes gun licenses need to be renewed ever few years because "people change."ByErika Marie3.6K Views
- MusicChaka Khan Talks This Generation's Singers: "Insecurity Is Present In These Girls"She also says that auto-tune singers need to get a job at the Post Office, "quick."ByErika Marie3.6K Views
- TVQuentin Tarantino Rejects Kanye's "Django Unchained" ClaimsYe said Tarantino stole his idea & made "Django Unchained," but the famed filmmaker is saying that wasn't the case.ByErika Marie3.6K Views